Crocodile Needlefish
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Tylosurus crocodilus
About Crocodile Needlefish.
This is a partial species guide. Crocodile Needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) belongs to the family Belonidae.
Size, habitat, behaviour and conservation status have not yet been documented for this guide. Site associations below have their own evidence and do not imply a recent sighting or a guaranteed encounter.
Taxonomy source: World Register of Marine Species. Source review: 3 October 2026. The common name crocodile needlefish is listed by FishBase; WoRMS also records the name houndfish.
Where to see it.
Evidence for philippines · 2 dive sites
General range is not evidence of occurrence at a specific dive site.
Dolphin House
Moalboal
Documented site occurrence
Season not yet documented
Source reviewed on 2026-10-03 · Source: Master Liveaboards — Dolphin House; itinerary publication date unknown · Observation date not documented
Tongo Point
Moalboal
Documented site occurrence
Season not yet documented
Source reviewed on 2026-10-03 · Source: Master Liveaboards — Tongo Point; itinerary publication date unknown · Observation date not documented
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